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Seerah Lectures - Mufti Zahid Hussain
32 parts· 23h 24m·lecture
This series provides a comprehensive study of the life of the Noble Prophet ﷺ, beginning with his blessed creation and birth, and progressing through his early life, prophethood, and the propagation of Islam in Makkah. The lectures continue by detailing the migration to Madinah Munawwarah, the establishment of the early Muslim community, and the various defensive battles and historical events that shaped the nascent Islamic state.
In this series
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Seerah | Lecture 1 | The Creation & Birth of the Noble Prophet ﷺlecture· 39 minThe creation of the Prophet Muhammad is described as the primary act of Allah, who brought forth the noor (light) of the Prophet before all other things. This light is not a portion separated from the essence of Allah, but a creation brought into existence through His power and attribute of creation. From this initial… - 2
Seerah | Lecture 2 | The Birth & Childhood of the Noble Prophet ﷺlecture· 39 minThe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was created by Allah as a light (noor) that was passed through the loins of his pure and honorable ancestors, beginning with Adam and continuing through Ibrahim, Abdul-Muttalib, and Abdullah, before entering the womb of Amina. This light was so brilliant that it illuminated the foreheads of his… - 3
Seerah | Lecture 3 | The Childhood of the Noble Prophet ﷺlecture· 39 minThe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born with the combined spiritual attributes of all previous prophets and messengers, a status that establishes his superiority over all who preceded him (1:24). His arrival into the world was marked by the lamentation of Shaitan, who recognized that the light of the Prophet would eradicate… - 4
Seerah | Lecture 4 | The Childhood of the Noble Prophet ﷺ (continued)lecture· 31 minThe parents of the Prophet Muhammad, Sayyiduna Abdullah and Sayyida Amina, died as muwahhidin (believers in one God) on the correct path. The Messenger of Allah was later granted the miracle of bringing them back to life, at which point they accepted iman before returning to their graves. It is considered an act of… - 5
Seerah | Lecture 5 | Marriage to Sayyidah Khadijah رضي الله تعالى عنهاlecture· 38 minThis lecture details the early life of the Prophet Muhammad, focusing on his upbringing, his character, and the events leading to his marriage to Sayyida Khadija. It emphasizes the Prophet’s role as a waseela (means) to Allah, illustrating this through historical accounts of the Sahaba seeking rain and provision… - 6
Seerah | Lecture 6 | The First Revelationlecture· 41 minThe life of the Prophet Muhammad is characterized by his innate perfection, physical beauty, and unwavering integrity, even prior to the formal declaration of his prophethood. He was known among the people of Makkah as Al-Amin (the Trustworthy) and As-Sadiq (the Truthful), titles earned through his consistent honesty… - 7
Seerah | Lecture 7 | Announcement of Prophethoodlecture· 39 minThe life of the Prophet Muhammad is characterized by a period of forty years of preparation, during which he lived among the people as a perfect role model, establishing his character and wisdom before receiving the first revelation. This mission was designated to begin in Makkah, a region known at the time for its… - 8
Seerah | Lecture 8 | Announcement of Prophethood (continued)lecture· 39 minThe early period of the Prophet Muhammad’s mission involved the initial propagation of Islam, the systematic persecution of early converts, and the repeated failure of Meccan leaders to challenge the linguistic and spiritual authority of the Qur'an. The Prophet began by inviting his close relatives and associates to… - 9
Seerah | Lecture 9 | Sayyiduna Umar accepts Islamlecture· 20 minThe early years of the propagation of Islam were marked by intense persecution of the sabiqinal-awwalin (the first Muslims) by the mushrikin of Makkah. This oppression targeted both poor servants and wealthy individuals who had embraced the faith. Despite physical abuse, such as being lashed or tied to pillars without… - 10
Seerah | Lecture 10 | Incident of Ta'iflecture· 39 minThe events surrounding the boycott of the Bani Hashim, the deaths of Abu Talib and Sayyida Khadija, and the Prophet Muhammad’s journey to Taif are detailed as pivotal moments of trial and divine consolation. The account traces the transition of Islamic propagation from the house of Sayyiduna Arqam to the open spaces… - 11
An Evening Celebrating the Mawlid with Guest of Honour: Huzur Muhaddith-e-Kabeerlecture· 177 minThis lecture details the theological significance of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth and his miraculous journey of Isra and Mi'raj. It affirms the practice of celebrating Milad-un-Nabi as an act of rejoicing and maintains that the Prophet possessed 'ilme ma kana wa ma yakun (knowledge of all that has happened and all… - 12
Seerah | Lecture 12 | Migration to Madinah Munawwarahlecture· 45 minThe migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Madinah, known as the Hijrah, was initiated following divine permission conveyed by Jibreel. Upon receiving this command, the Prophet instructed his companions to depart Makkah in small, discreet groups to avoid the hostility of the mushrikeen, who had gathered at… - 13
Seerah | Lecture 13 | First Year after Hijrahlecture· 43 minThe work details the events of the first year after the Hijrah, focusing on the arrival of the Prophet Muhammad in Madinah, the construction of the first mosques, and the establishment of the early Muslim community. It describes the Prophet’s stay in Quba, his entry into Madinah, and the subsequent efforts to… - 14
Seerah | Lecture 14 | First Year after Hijrah (Part 2)lecture· 47 minThe first year after the Hijra (migration) to Madina Munawwara involved the establishment of the Islamic government, the construction of mosques, the formation of social bonds between the Muhajireen (migrants from Makkah) and the Ansar (residents of Madina), and the formalization of congregational practices. The… - 15
Seerah | Lecture 15 | Permission to defend & the change of Qiblahlecture· 46 minThe second year of the Hijra was marked by the transition of the Muslim community in Madina from a state of defensive patience to the authorization of military action against the mushrikin of Makka. This period saw the formal revelation of divine permission to fight those who had oppressed the believers and driven… - 16
Seerah | Lecture 16 | Before the Battle of Badrlecture· 40 minThe events preceding the Battle of Badr center on the strategic maneuvers of the Quraish and the Prophet Muhammad’s response to the threat posed by the Makkan army. Following the migration to Madina, the Muslims faced persistent hostility from the Quraish, who sought to seize the property of the Muhajirin. The Prophet… - 17
Seerah | Lecture 17 | The Battle of Badrlecture· 49 minThe Battle of Badr was a defensive engagement occurring approximately 80 miles from Madina Munawwara, involving fewer than 313 Muslims against a force of nearly 1,000 non-Muslims. The Muslims were permitted by Allah to defend themselves against the threat posed to their community, women, and children. The engagement… - 18
Seerah | Lecture 18 | The Aftermath of the Battle of Badrlecture· 41 minThe aftermath of the Battle of Badr involved the management of captives, the return of wealth, and the consolidation of the Muslim community in Madina. The Prophet Muhammad established a ransom of 4,000 dirhams for captives, though he released many without payment due to their inability to afford it. For those who… - 19
Seerah | Lecture 19 | The Jews and Hypocrites of Madinah and the army of Abu Sufyanlecture· 43 minThe Prophet Muhammad’s arrival in Madina necessitated the establishment of a formal agreement between the Muslims and the three Jewish tribes of the city: Banu Qaynuqa', Banu Nadir, and Banu Qurayza. This covenant mandated that neither party would plot against the other, yet the Jewish tribes repeatedly breached these… - 20
Seerah | Lecture 20 | The Battle of Uhud beginslecture· 24 minThe Quraish army, numbering 3,000 soldiers, arrived near Mount Uhud on the 12th of Shawwal to seek revenge for their defeat at the Battle of Badr. This force included 700 armored men, 200 horses, 3,000 camels, and 15 women who accompanied the army to encourage the fighters. The Prophet Muhammad left Madina on the 14th… - 21
Seerah | Lecture 21 | The Battle of Uhudlecture· 44 minThe Battle of Uhud involved approximately 700 Muslims facing 3,000 non-Muslims from the Quraish. The conflict began with individual duels, including Sayyiduna Ali al-Murtada defeating the flag bearer Talha ibn Abi Talha and Sayyiduna Hamza defeating Uthman ibn Abi Talha. During the engagement, the Prophet Muhammad… - 22
Seerah | Lecture 22 | The end of the third year after Hijrahlecture· 38 minThe Prophet Muhammad oversaw the burial of the martyrs of the Battle of Uhud, where approximately 70 companions were killed. Due to limited resources, he directed that two martyrs be placed in a single grave, prioritizing the one with greater knowledge of the Quran for the front position. When the burial shroud was… - 23
Seerah | Lecture 23 | The 4th year after Hijrah (Part 1)lecture· 42 minThe fourth year after the Hijrah was characterized by continuous military expeditions, known as saraya and ghazawat, as the Prophet Muhammad worked to secure the nascent Muslim government in Madina. This period was marked by significant trials and tribulations intended to test the faith and patience of the believers,… - 24
Seerah | Lecture 24 | Bani Nudayrlecture· 33 minThe fourth year of Hijrah was marked by significant trials for the Muslim community in Madina, including the aftermath of the incidents at Raji' and Bi'r-e-Ma'una. During this period, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) addressed the treachery of the Jewish tribe of Bani Nudayr, who violated their agreements and… - 25
Seerah | Lecture 25 | The 5th year after Hijrahlecture· 37 minThe fifth year after the migration to Madina was characterized by continuous defensive military activity, as the Prophet Muhammad and the Muslim community faced coordinated threats from the Quraish, Jewish tribes, and hypocrites (munafiqun). The Prophet engaged in multiple expeditions (ghazawat) and dispatched smaller… - 26
Seerah | Lecture 26 | The Scandal of the Hypocriteslecture· 49 minThis lecture details the historical context and events surrounding the waqiatul ifk (the incident of the slander) against Sayyida Aisha Siddiqa. It situates these events within the fifth year of Hijra, specifically during the ghazwa-e-Bani Mustaliq (also known as ghazwatu Muraisi), and explores the marriage of the… - 27
Seerah | Lecture 27 | Preparation for the Battle of the Trenchlecture· 39 minThe events surrounding the Waqi'atu al-Ifk (the incident of the false accusation) serve as a primary focus, detailing the exoneration of Sayyida Aisha Siddiqa and the subsequent legal and social implications established by Allah. The work outlines the revelation of verses in Surah al-Nur that confirm her purity and… - 28
Seerah | Lecture 28 | The Battle of the Trench and the Faith of the Believerslecture· 36 minThe Battle of the Trench is presented as a series of miraculous events and tests of faith, centering on the steadfastness of the Muhajirin and Ansar against the confederate army of Ahzab. The account details the strategic defense of Medina through the trench, the treachery of the Jewish tribe of Banu Quraiza, and the… - 29
Seerah | Lecture 29 | The end of the Battle of the Trench & the 6th year after Hijrahlecture· 36 minThe Battle of the Trench concludes with the withdrawal of the confederate army following a period of siege, a series of skirmishes involving key companions, and a divine intervention consisting of a powerful storm and unseen forces. Following this victory, the Prophet Muhammad directs his attention to the Banu… - 30
Seerah | Lecture 30 | The Treaty of Hudaybiyahlecture· 49 minThe Prophet Muhammad arrived at Hudaybiyah with approximately 1400 to 1500 companions, intending to perform Umrah while in the state of ihram. The Quraish of Makkah gathered to oppose the Muslims, prompting the Prophet to send emissaries to negotiate a peaceful resolution. The work details the diplomatic exchanges… - 31
Seerah | Lecture 31 | The Battle of Khayberlecture· 45 minThe Messenger of Allah, sallallahu alaihi wa sallam, after the Treaty of Hudaybiyah, focused on propagating Islam globally, sending letters to various rulers. He sent Sayyiduna Dihyah Kalbi to the King of Rome (Heraclius), Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Hudhafah to the King of Iran (Parvez Khusrau), Sayyiduna Amr ibn Umayyah… - 32
Seerah | Lecture 32 | Victory in Khaybar and the Qada Umrahlecture· 37 minThe account details the military campaign of Khaybar, the subsequent diplomatic and economic arrangements with the Jewish inhabitants, and the Prophet Muhammad’s performance of the Qada Umrah in Makkah. It highlights the leadership of Sayyiduna Ali during the siege of the Qamus fortress, the distribution of spoils,…